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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... (anterior & posterior ... anterior sail sign or posterior ... • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... ligamentous injury (LCL ... > MCL), brachial ... • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... ), compartment syndrome ... • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
Evaluation of Electrical ... arrival MSK - Fractures ... dislocations (posterior ... compartment syndrome ... Evaluation #Diagnosis #Management
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... : Neuropraxia (posterior ... ), compartment syndrome ... ligamentous injury (LCL ... control • Splint: Posterior
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Pediatric Elbow ... A visible posterior ... Not all joint effusions ... capitellum) displaced posteriorly ... Xrays #Radiology #peds
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Posterior Reversible ... Encephalopathy Syndrome ... circulation: MCA ACA ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs ... #diagnosis #management
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Fractures-> Femur ... Compartment syndrome ... instability with lachmans ... consider compartment syndrome ... -->>>> LINK TO ACL